9.3.1
Animal keeping code
9.3.1.1
Application
(1)
This code applies to assessing development for Animal keeping.
(2)
When using this code, reference should be made to Part 5.
9.3.1.2
Purpose
(1)
The purpose of the Animal keeping code is to establish animal keeping activities in appropriate locations while maintaining the amenity of its location,
adjoining sensitive land uses and environmental areas and ensuring the safety of animals being accommodated or trained.
(2)
The purpose of the code will be achieved through the following overall outcomes:
(a)
sites are of a size and configuration capable of accommodating the use;
(b)
the amenity of the locality and adjoining sensitive land uses is maintained;
(c)
animals are protected from vermin, wind, rain, sun and extreme weather conditions;
(d)
adequate facilities are provided for the collection and disposal of animal waste.
9.3.1.3
Criteria for assessment
Part A - Criteria for assessable development
Table 9.3.1.3.a – Animal keeping code – assessable development
Performance outcomes
Acceptable outcomes
Applicant response
For assessable development
Site requirements
PO1
The site has sufficient area to accommodate:
(a) the number and type of animals to be kept;
(b) buildings and structures;
(c) setbacks;
(d) access, parking, manoeuvring and circulation;
(e) pedestrian access;
(f) landscaping;
(g) the keeping of animals consistent with the
amenity of adjoining and nearby properties;
(h) servicing requirements such as waste and
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AO1.1
The use is located on a lot with a minimum area of:
(a) 1 hectare for a kennel;
(b) 1 hectare for a cattery;
(c) 2 hectares for a stable;
(d) all others – lot size is determined on the
number and type of animals to be kept.
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Performance outcomes
(i)
Acceptable outcomes
Applicant response
recyclable material storage facilities and
collection areas;
adequate separation between buildings, pens,
waste disposal areas and other service
facilities from wells or bores, and adjoining
sensitive receiving environments.
Setbacks
PO2
Setbacks from all external boundaries:
(a) ensures the efficient use of the site;
(b) maintains the visual character of the locality;
(c) protects the amenity of nearby sensitive land
uses and environments.
AO2.1
The use is set back in accordance with Table
9.3.1.3.b - Minimum setback requirements for
animal keeping.
AO2.2
Animals are kept in enclosures, inside buildings at
all times between the hours of 6.00pm and 7.00am.
AO2.3
A person who is responsible for the supervision of
the operation of the development is accommodated
on the site at all times.
Amenity
PO3
Noise and odour levels generated by the use are
compatible with that experienced in the locality.
AO3.1
No acceptable outcomes are provided.
PO4
The use:
(a) does not have openings that face adjoining
sensitive land uses;
(b) ensures facilities that house animals
incorporate noise attenuating measures;
(c) ensures buildings are ventilated to minimise
potential for odour nuisance.
AO4.1
No acceptable outcomes are provided.
Animal safety
PO5
The use:
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AO5.1
The use:
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Performance outcomes
Acceptable outcomes
(a) ensures the safe, humane and hygienic
keeping, breeding, training and care of
animals;
(b) ensures protection of animals from wind, rain,
sun, extreme weather conditions and vermin.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Applicant response
ensures buildings used to house animals are
roofed;
provides facilities that are available for the
isolation of animals suspected of having an
infectious condition;
provides floors that are impermeable to assist
cleaning and drainage;
provides animal-proof fencing immediately
surrounding kennels and catteries, including
pens and runs, that:
(i) are a minimum of 2 metres high;
(ii) are constructed of mesh, chain or similar
materials;
(iii) prevent animal escape through climbing,
jumping or digging.
Environmental quality
PO6
The collection and disposal of
animal waste:
(a) does not adversely impact on the quality of
receiving waters;
(b) minimises odour impacts on nearby sensitive
receiving environments.
AO6.1
The use:
(a) ensures solid wastes are collected and placed
in weather, fly and vermin proof receptacles
and disposed of by a licensed disposal
service;
(b) ensures drainage and disposal of liquid waste
is diverted to:
(i) Council’s sewerage system under the
conditions of a Trade Waste Permit; or
(ii) an appropriate wastewater treatment
system; or
(iii) a holding tank for collection by a licensed
liquid waste transporter.
PO7
AO7.1
Stormwater is managed to ensure contaminants are No acceptable outcomes are provided.
diverted away from buildings, structures and areas
used for the keeping or washing of animals and
waste disposal areas.
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Table 9.3.1.3.b – Minimum setback requirements for animal keeping
Boundary
Kennel
Cattery
Stable
All other
Road frontages
50 metres
50 metres
30 metres
Side and rear
boundaries
15 metres
15 metres
15 metres
Dependant on
the number and
type of animals
to be kept
Where having a
common
boundary with a
sensitive land
use, land within
the
Environmental
management
zone or land
within the
Conservation
zone.
100 metres
100 metres
30 metres
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